RNAO leading public dialogue against medical tourism

As always, RNAO is ahead of the curve.

A year ago, we sounded the alarm about the potential dangers of medical tourism in Ontario's hospitals. We engaged with members, did extensive research, and reached out through the media, resulting in a powerful op-ed piece[1] in the Toronto Star.

Now, as stories break about Toronto hospitals actively recruiting medical tourists, the media has once again turned to RNAO for informed opinion on this crucial issue.

A press release[4] by Doctors for Medicare listed RNAO as an expert organization that should be consulted regarding the impacts of medical tourism.

The rise of medical tourism has also raised flags among the entire community of health professionals. As a result, RNAO teamed up with four top health-care organizations to send a letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne[5], asking her to step and end medical tourism in Ontario. The letter was also distributed with an accompanying media release[6] to reporters across the province.